Amanda Green

Amanda Green is a Canberra-based journalist with more than a decade of experience covering federal politics and national security. She began her career at local newsrooms in regional New South Wales, where she learned to report fast, verify carefully, and write for busy readers. Moving to a national desk, she has produced award-winning coverage of parliamentary proceedings, intelligence and emergency management policy, and the long-running impacts of bushfires and floods on communities. Amanda is known for breaking down complex legislation into plain English, while maintaining strict standards for sourcing and fact-checking. Over the years, she has interviewed senior ministers, career public servants, and independent experts, and she’s developed a reputation for fair questioning and meticulous document work. Her reporting style blends quick news judgement with long-form context, helping audiences understand not only what happened, but why it matters.